it was in the last parliament dominated by labor members, chaired by chris mullin. we came to the conclusion there was a case for saying that between arrest and charge there was a case of anonymity. we would be bringing forward proposals, which perhaps can examine the debate. i understand what she says. it is important for the publicity around the case to bring people who have been raped sword. i think this presents a good way forward. >> doesn't he also recognizes that a single saying he -- to single of rape defendants sends a very powerful message to juries in cases that the rape victim is not to be believed, ended sends a devastating message to rape victims that uniquely of all victims they are not to be believed. >> the home affairs select committee came to the conclusion that in this case there was a case for extending anonymity. we will be bringing forward proposals that can be debated and discussed in the house of commons during and we all want the same thing, which is to increase the number of convictions and send more rapists to jail i think that is this a

course a committee in a previous parliament, dominated by labour members, and very ably chaired by chris mullin. we came to the conclusion that there was a case for saying that between arrest and charge there was a case for anonymity. the coalition agreement mentions the issue of anonymity, and we will of course be bringing forward proposals, which the house can then examine and debate. i think that there is a case for this to happen, but i understand what the right honorable and learned lady says -- that it is important that the publicity around a case can help to bring forward other people who have been raped. i understand her case, but i think that this does represent a good way forward. >> harriet harmon. >> i welcome the prime minister's recognition of the first point. however, does he not also recognize that to single out rape defendants, which is what he is proposing to do, sends a very powerful message to juries in rape cases that the rape victim is not to be believed, and sends a devastating message to rape victims that, uniquely of all victims, they are not to be believed? >> i do not